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Lumbar Zygapophysial (Facet) Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Lumbar Zygapophysial (Facet) Joint Pain, commonly referred to as facet joint pain, is a condition affecting the small joints in the lower back (lumbar spine). These joints provide stability and flexibility but can become irritated or degenerated, leading to chronic lower back pain. Causes of Lumbar Facet Joint Pain Facet joint pain can develop due … Read more

Subscapularis Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Subscapularis tendinopathy is a condition involving the subscapularis tendon, which is part of the rotator cuff in the shoulder. The subscapularis muscle plays a crucial role in shoulder movement, particularly internal rotation. When this tendon becomes strained or injured, it can cause pain, weakness, and limited movement, making daily tasks challenging. What is Subscapularis Tendinopathy? … Read more

Ultrasound guided injections for Plantar Fasciitis

Ultrasound-guided injections for plantar fasciitis using either steroid or PRP (Platelet-rich plasma) has been known to aid rehabilitation and speed up recovery. It is also used in the clinic for those who have chronic pain and have exhausted all other known treatments. However, it is important to gain a diagnosis and to encourage natural healing … Read more

hip pain in adults

Hip pain in adults

There are many conditions that may cause hip pain in adults, ranging from muscle or tissue damage to chronic conditions such as arthritis. On average, 2.5 million people in the UK suffer from chronic hip pain, and due to cutbacks within the NHS, many people are left to seek private treatment. In many cases, operations … Read more

cycling knee pain

Cycling knee pain

Knee pain in cyclists is not uncommon at least 90% of professional cyclists have experienced pain from overuse during a period of 12 months. Among professional bikers or those who cycle daily for commuting, overuse is the more common culprit. You may have heard this condition referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral pain syndrome … Read more

The Importance of physical health over 60 - Image of a fitness group with one older gentleman in the centre

Physical health over 60

It is clear that over the last 12 months many over 60’s, especially those with ongoing health issues, have remained isolated and confined within their home and gardens. While this has affected everyone’s mental health one way or another, new studies suggest those in the high-risk categories have also suffered physically, with many people reporting … Read more